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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24
Personals nnd Briefs.


The public markets will be closed
Monday.
The Henrico County Court will be in
session to-day.
There will be no musicale at Mozart
Hall Monday night
There will he no services at the Sol
diers' Home Sunday.
A "Never-Say-Die" matinee will be
given at the Academy this afternoon.
Miss Lillian G.. Wade has returned
home after seyen-months' visit to her
sister, Mrs. j. S. Thompson, OF McColl,
S. c.
Judge Wexford yesterday signed the
order adjourning the Circuit Court of
Henrico county until the third Monday
in January.
Mr.. James t. Wade, OF Philadelphia,
formerly of Richmond, is visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James ID. Wade,
Of 33l south Laurel street.
Mr.. Harry c. Wall, of this city, who
has been appointed Assistant Doorkeeper
of the House of Representatives, is a
brother-in-law of Doorkeeper Hurt.
Professor Willis, of Staunton, viii
preach at the First English Lutheran
church Sunday morning and at the Sec
ond church at $3.50 in the afternoon.
Mr.. Thomas Branch was eighty-fve
years old yesterday. Last night there
was a family reunion at his residence at
the northwest corner of Grace and Sixth
streets.
A numbel Of the members of DIR.
Hoge's Old Market Hall congregation
have requested him to deliver n Christ
mas sermon at the hall tomorrow night.
He has not yet given his answer.
The funeral Of Mrs. Elizabeth G.
Dunston will take place from Laurel
Street Methodist church this morning at
IL o'clock. Mrs. Dunston's husband was
one OF the witnesses in the Cluyerius
trial.
The ambulance was called to the Rich
mond' and Allegheny shops about 3
o'clock Yesterday afternoon to one OF the
colored operatives, who had his foot
badly mashed by piece of timber fall
ing upon it. He was taken to his home,
at the corner Of Eleventh and Clay
streets.
The funeral OF Mrs. Wilton Randolph
viii take place from ST. James church on
Sunday afternoon at / 80 o'clock. DIR.
Peterkin and Bishop Randolph will OIL
ciate. The remains will reach the city
tomorrow morning at half.past 10 o'clock
and be borne to the residence of Colonel
Thomas J. Evans, $40 east Franklin.
Engineer W. H. Taylor, of Steamer
No. 3, while at his post getting ready to
fight the fire at the Tredegar Works yes
terday. was struck on the head by the
suction-hose OF Hose Carriage No. 4
when it passed him and knocked in
sensible. His fireman and q member OF
the department caught Mr.. Taylor as he
was falling, and a carriage was at once
summoned, in which be was taken home.
The following pupils were each award
ed a beautiful gold medal at the closing
exercises OF the Southern Business Col
lege yesterday Miss Louie Richard
son, John II. Manning, w. G. Quarles,
Frank Ferrandini, and II. W. Flournoy.
Miss Fannie Mitteldorfer won the medal
in Mrs. Colston's school, and Miss Carrie
Moore in Miss Daniels school. The
medals were given for excellence IN
writing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24
Natural Gas Discovered I'm Chicago.

tBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l
CHICAGO, December 23.-Natural gas
was found here yesterday. The Cooke
Brewing Company's plant is situated at
Twenty-seventh street and johnson ave-
nue.. While using city water in the
manufacture OF beer the company
has water-works system Of its
own, which supplies what is neces-
sary for steam, washing, &c. To
accomplish this pipe extends
from the brewery, under the Illinois
tracks, and forty feet out into the lake.
The pump used is new one. The engi-
neer yesterday noticed that it seemed to
be pumping wind. Thinking there was
a leak in the lake-pipe it was brought to
the surface, but was apparently sound
There was mud on the strainer and this
was thought strange, as it was sup
posed the bottom Cf the lake was
sandy. Again the pump was start
ed, but it failed to bring up
water. Then an examination OF the
pump was made, and, when one Of the
valves was removed, q slight explosion
took place. The engineer brought
lighted candle in, the better to examine
the pump, when, as the flame approached
the valve, a pillar of fire burst forth,
burned Tor a few minutes. and then went
out A one and one-half-inch pipe was
inserted in the five inch one, and three
quarter opening made in the end of the
smaller pipe. From this, for over
twenty-f0ur hours, fiiteen-inch fame
of gas has been burning, and experts
declare it to be natural gas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24
Important Action I'm Relation TO the
Mozart Association.

At meeting of the Board OF Cover
nors of the Mozart Association Thursday
night it was decided that muSicotes be
given, beginning in February, t'oice a
month instead of weekly. BY this change
it is hoped to improve the quality of the
entertainments. 1t was also resolved to
do away with the reseryed-seat feature.
The board extended an invitation to
Mr.. Noltenius, the director of the Pc
tersburg festivals, to bring his chorus,
soloists, and orchestra TO Richmond du-
ring festiyal week next May.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24
Exeitcment on MAIN street.

There was quite an excitement yester-
day at 1916 east Main street Purcell,
Ladd & Co.'S old staId) on account OF
the immense crowds. they completely
blocked the sidewalk on the front en-
trance OF 1916 east Main street The
cause of the tremendous crowd was the
Great Fire Insurance Clothing Sale. This
stock consiets Of Si7.00 worth OF Mems,
Boys, and Children's Clothing. Every
thing will be sold at 40 per cent. less than
actual cost, as it is ordered that the en-
tire stock must be settled up in few
DAYS. This Is the first time sale OF
this kind has taken place in this city /;
may never occur again. In order to
show what extraordinary bargains will
be offered few prices are quoted. Ask
for the following.mentioned articles.
The Great Fire Sale will enable the peo-
pie OF Richmond and vicinity TO secure
their Clothing for almost nothing Mems
Fine Beaver Oyercoats, 81 95 worth Sl4 (;
we will allow you to keep this oyercoat
home four days, and if it does not suit
you we will refund you your Sl95. A
splendid suit OF Mems Winter Clothes
for SO 80. This suit is well made, all to
match. and latest style, and is really
worth Sl3. We will allow you TO keep this
suit home four days, and II it is not salts
factory we hereby agree to bind ourselves
to refund you your $3.50. We offer
an elegant pair of Mems Heavy Winter
Pants at sl.24, worth 81 or money re-
funded. We offer a Mans Heavy Short
Pea-Jacket for 81. 70 worth So. Remem-
Der that Sl65 buys a nice Boys Suit
worth s.; Sl.75 buys good Overcoat
for the little fellow really worth $3.50.
Do not forget this, that a man can get a
81. 70 pair of pants for 5Sc. Five hun
dred dozen of Mems Fancy Socks at Be.
a pair 600 dozen of Suspenders at lOc. a
pair at the Great Fre-Insurance sales
room, No. 1916 east Main street, corner
of Thirteenth Purcell & Ladd's old
stand). Open evenings till 8 o'clock ;
Saturday, IL 2. VI.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24

my the carriage collided with cart,
slightly damaging the latter and throw
ing tho driver OF the former to the
ground. The frightened steeds con.
tinued their career down Eighth until
they encountered telegraph-pole near
the Allegheny depot. This smashed mp
the carriage, but fortunately the horses,
which were captured here, were not IN
jured. The driver was but slightly hurt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24
SIR. Polk Miiier's House Robbed.

Night before last about quarter past
8 o'clock, while Mr.. Polk Miller and his
family were at supper, a sneak-thief en-
tered the house No. 6 east Grace street,
and going upstairs gathered together a
lot clothing and other articles and made
off with them. The thief waited until
the supper-bell was rung before enter
ing the house. About 800 worth Of
things were stolen.
Mr.. Miller has seen a man standing
around his house for several weeks, and
feels sure that he is the robber.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24
AT TIE EAR OF JUSTICE.
Some of the Cases Before the Police
Court YeaterdaY.

W. G. Lipscomb was before the Police
Court yesterday morning charged with
breaking into the store of John Is. Mol
10y and stealing bottle OF whiskey.
Mr.. Molloy, who keeps store corner
Of Twenty.tbird and Main streets, tcsti-
fed that his show-wi ldOw was broken
Wednesday night and bottle of whskey
was stolen. Thursday night after he had
retired his wife heard a crash and she
awoke him, saying that the robbers we're
at work again. lie jumped out OF bed,
hastened down stairs, and ran around to
the front Of his store and discovered the
accused with his arm through the broken
pane of glass. He seized the fellow, who
resisted, and he (Molloy) slapped him in
the face, which quieted him. Officer
Saunders came up and took charge of
the fellow.
The accused, who acknowledged the
correctness of Mr.. Molloy's statement,
was sent on TO the grand jury.
The continued case of Charles Flana-
gan. charged with feloniously assaulting,
stabbing, and wounding Annie Carter.
was heard, resulting III his being fined
$40 and required to give security for his
good behavior for twelve months. 1t APP
pearing from the record that in May last
Flanagan was placed under bond for
twelve months for beating Annie Carter,
his bail bond was declared forfeited and
certified to the Hustlugs Court.
ID. W, Williams lcolored), trespassing
upon the premises Of Rev. Or. 4. i.
Dickinson and creating a disturbance.
Fined SO and required to give security
for twelve months. Williams was under
bond at the time of his arrest, and his
bond was declared forfeited.
". A. Waller and Charles Drake were
fined s. each for fighting, and the bond
of the latter was declared forfeited.
Edward Kinney was charged with
peddling goods without State license.
lie stated that he had a city license,
which he was told would be sufficient
but that he would obtain the State
license, whereupon he was discharged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24
I.uct.,s Cond,tlon rnvorabIc.

DR.. Hugh NJ. Taylor, when asked by a
Dispatch reporter last night how Milton
Luck was, replied that he was doing
very well that no unfavorable symp-
toms had developed, and he felt very
hopeful of his recovery.
Luck is the youth who was assaulted
and stabbed about 2 o'clock Thursday
morning by rufian who attempted to
jerk from the protection of the young
man bis sister, whom he was accompany
ing home from an entertainment. No
clue whatever had been gained at mid
night as to the man who committed the
crime,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24
Anniyersary Solrce orihe Union club

The Union Democratic Club had their
annual soirceat Corcoran Hall last night.
The hall was crowded with ladies and
gentlemen, who enjoyed themselves very
much. The affair was success, and the
committee and the club are to be con-
graduated. There we're many city Of
fcials and prospective candidates there.
Dancing and supper were among the at
tractive features of the programme, and
the young people spent the eyeningvery
pleasantly indeed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24
Look

1T ANToNI's PRICES FOR THIS WEEK ONLY
Eight pounds Candy, my make, 81.
Six pounds French Candy, 81.
Six pounds New Mats, 81.
Ten pounds New Figs, 81.
Six pounds Layer Raisins, 81.
Ten pounds Persian Dates, 81.
l105 Main street.
Branch Store, Seventh and Broad.
Goods sent free to any part Of the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24
INTO THE NEW ROOM.
MARcHRsTgR BAPTIST CHUBcH TO BE
RECPEBED TOMORROW.
The Structure Changed and It's Beauty
Greatly Enhanced -Programme-cail-
dren Made Ha2py-Personal, &c.

The audience-room Of the cambridge
Street Baptist church, which has been
closed since the second Sunday in Octo-
Der, will be reopened to public worship
tomorrow with exercises suited to the
occasion.
During the period mentioned the en-
tire ediiice has been greatly improved
and beautifed, and in attractiveness OF
appearance and elegance it is not now
surpassed by any church in the city.
TIE IMPROVEMENTS.
The changes consist IN the erection Of
a large choir-gallery in rear of and above
the pulpit, and the extension of the
roof and upper portion OF the structure
which formerly only went back as far as
the infant-class room. The latter greatly
improves the symmetry OF the exterior,
and the former, it is thought, Will add
much to the interior arrangement.
The entire building. inside and out,
has been newly painted, making
it bright aud inviting; the audi
ence-roOm has been newly carpeted
and the benches painted and var
nished all necessary repairs to the
structure have been made, and the en-
tire front yard and the walkway on the
north side of the church have been nicely
paved. That the improvements may be
fully appreciated the pastor cordially in-
yItes all to be present tomorrow and see
for themselves.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24
Fonr0marrymen Killed.

10y IVI76IaVH % VH0 UI7YaIIU'I
HALIFAX, \. s., December 23.--An
explosion of dynamite occurred at lime
stone quarry near Brooktield, Colchester
county. this morning, and killed four
men, one of them being Alexander Nc
Donald, the proprietor of the quarry.
They were warning dynamite, previous
TO using it for blast, when it exploded
Two other persons were slightly injured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24
HenHY afenI.

Since last Sunday thieves have stolen
from the premises Of w. A. Chesterman,
l0l7 east Canal street, eight window
frames with iron bars across them for
guards. One of these frames was good
turn for two men, so it shows great au-
daoity in the thieves carrying them of,
rs it could hardly have been done with
out wagon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24
To Hunt and give Concerts.

The West-End Hunters, & sporting
club composed Of gentlemen residing in
the western portion of the city, will leave
here this morning to spend their holiday
in the woods of Powhatan. They will
be away some ten days, and while gone
viii give two or three concerts. Nearly
all OF the members of the club are good
musicians-either vocal or instrumental.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24
RICHMOND LODGE OF TONrI.
Mrs GtIt,x OrDnau Rows.

A number OF kind-hesrted people.
mindful OF the demands OF the season OF
good will, have contributed to the
Christmas dinner for the boys at the
Male Orphan Asylum. But more
money Is needed. There is box for
contributions on tho Dispatch counter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24

we offer the remainder of our stock Of
Holiday Goods, consisting of Toilet,
Dressing, Shaving, and Odor Cases,
Smokers Sets, Pocket Necessaries, In
fants' Sets, &c, at cost, as We DO not
wish to carry auy over.
j.. WAGNER, Druggist.
Sixth and Broad streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24
TIE NORMAL SCHOOL.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

Mrs. Gill, superintendent OF the Male
Orphan Asylum, yesterday received
from Mr.. Lewis Ginter, who is in New
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24
r,e Dnmnge or Firecracr.er..

Yesterday afternoon when one of the
carriages owned by Colonel Carrington,
of the Exchange Hotel. was being
driven down Eighth street between
Broad and Grace the horses took fright
from the explosion of firecackers under
their feet and dashed off down the street
st npid pace. In front Of the Acade-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24

CHRISTMAS SMOKERS HEADQUARTERS,
corner Main and Eleventh streets,
George Schen, where you can get the
finest grades Of Havana and Key West
Cigars and Smokers Articles in great
variety.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24

''~ .s' forty-hvc years 0n MGin treei. DcEs
.4f1Tn hs irie.ds aud fho pubic mat
aoe located a. 80. 1914 MAIN slhbEi'
t,-llo trc 81 CHARLES hOtoL ...,,,,,,
ait ta Ing LADIES sOLiD-GOLD WAIthEH
a. op; ChlLDkEN'S RINGS, bgc. 70 u
'-.l. Give gieacaU Dc 229t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24

c. d. Kenny, northwest corner Broad
and Sixth streets and southeast corner
Main and Seventeenth streets, is retail
ing Teas and Coffees at wholesale prices
and selling sugars ut cost.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24

I n ESTABLISHED BUSINESS or
tfruiy-tNO yoafs' Standing, 5000 20 sS,Vp
.H 'e r'ld annually Dr5as OOOds chieny.
clean aud email 4 rare opportunity ~
t,Di business men ia Central Virginia cny oi
et'4t d., 90 Inhabitants. Tho retirement oi sbo
pyrisior is imperative by Januacy J, ~. fyf s
J ~ Tier iniOrmsd dol apply 80 ). ). ANpEEssv,.N,
a. Als9g, Aosby 8 Co.'S, VI thls city. DC ls-lVs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24

The Tredegar Company desire to re-
turn their cordial thanks TO the Fire De-
partment OF the city for their prompt and
efficient services at the fire yesterday.
Without their valuable aid several OF the
mills would have been destroyed.
JosErH X. ANDERSON, President.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24

the everlasting Persian Perfume, only
rs cents per fancy bottle. This is the best
thing for Christmas present Secure
at once at the Turkish Store, 922 Main
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24

York, a letter enclosing a check for Sl25,
with his best wishes for merry Christ
mas to all the orphans. Many other ac-
ceptable offerings have been made.
This afternoon Mr.. Robert A. Carter,
shipping clerk and manager at the Trede-
gar Works, will be the recipient OF an
elegant gold-headed cane, with the fol-
lowing self.explaining inscription: "R.
A. G. Presented by the Spike En-
ployees. December 25, 1887"
CHRISTMAS SERVICE.
The Sabbath school Of the Fourth
Presbyterian church Ton west Grace
street, will hold special Christmas SER
vice for the children at O'Clock p. NJ.
tomorrow. There will be some good
music. recitations by the children, and
an address by MIR. J. ID. X. Sleight.
PROCLAMATION OF MAYOR cARRISGToN.
The following was issued yesterday:
MAYoR's OFFICE,
RICHMOND, VA, Dec. 23, 1887.
PROCLAMATION TO THE CHILDREN Or
RIcHMoND.--God bless your sweet little
souls L have been quarreillng about
You all this week. Some people think as
Christmas comes on Sunday you will
violate the Sabbath to celebrate Christ
mas. Lbaye staked my judgment and
faith on the fact that You will "remem-
ber the Sabbath day TO keepit holy" and
/ know you will do it.
Therefore, L trust TO your character
and morality to observe the Sabbath
strictly. Monday you can "paint the
town red" blow it up with horns, and be
the monarchs of all you survey"
If the old fogies don't like horn
music. let them "stay in their holes on
your day for they give you but one day
in the year. Your friend forever,
w. G. CARRINGToN, Mayor.
1t will be observed that the proclama-
tion is addressed "To the children Of
Richmond"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24
THE YAQUI WAR.
Desperate skirmishes Between Mexi-
can Troops and the Hosfiies.
LBy teleernph 70 the pIspaLch.


NoGALEs, AEIz., December 23.-In-
formation is received from the Command
er of the Federal troops in Sonora, at the
recently established military post town
Of Bonacita, to the effect that detach-
ment of troops under command Of Cap
tain Encisco, Twenty-eighth regiment,
attacked party of Iaqui Indians, who
were preparing a raid at a place
called Laguna del Paria Sunday morn
ing. The fight lasted three hours. The
troops succeeded in driving the In
dians from their hiding-places amongt the
rocks at the first volley. The battle was
a desperate one, and the Indians had to
be charged many times before they
would give up their stronghold. One
Indian was killed and one wounded.
Two squaws were captured and sent to
Bonacita. Chico Senaders Little Poi
sonerJ, one Of the shrewdest warriors in
the tribe, was at their head. After being
forced to retire from the rocks he covered
their retreat with great skill. The
Federals who followed him were am
pushed several times, and would have
been slaughtered had not the INDIANS
run out OF ammunition.
ANOTHER RECENT sKIRSusH.
One night recently Captain Encisco,
Lieutenant Oglunin, and twenty-five
infantry gave chase to n band of Indians
who had been discovered in the hills
near Bonacita. The Yaquis had taken
refuge behind ledge of granite rocks.
The Captain charged the Indians, but
was forced to retire. He then deplOyed
the troops in squads OF two and three,
with the intention of concentrating from
different points, but the Indians broke
through the Federal lines amid rapid
firing, during which Holquin was wound
ed The pursuit was abandoned and tue
troops returned into Bonacita. The next
morning they went to the scene of the
battle for the purpose of taking up the
trail from it. The previous night they
had killed one Indian and wounded seve-
raj others A Remington-rillc belt, with
cartridges, was found by the side of the
dead Indian. Further on the command
found two more dead Indians riddled
with bullets. A wounded Indian at
tempted to escape, but the troops shot
him dead.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24
Xmas.

We were too busy to write an adver-
tisement, but invite all to call aud in-
spect our handsome line of diamonds,
watches, jewelry, silverware, clocks, DC,
&c. Gifts for all ages and all purses.
Goddard & Moses, 920 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24
The CnueI Track.

The first train over the temporary track
laid by the Richmond and Allegheny
Railroad Company in the bed OF the
canal so as to pass the break made
successful trip yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24
Silk HauGikerchfefa.

Ladies' Neckerchiefs and Shawls, at the
Turkish Store.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24
Xmas.

We we're too busy to write an adver-
tisement, but invite all to call and in-
spect our handsome line OF diamonds,
watches. iewelry. silyerware, clocks. &C.,
&c. Gifts for all ages and oil purses
Goddard & Moses, $40 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-24
Elegant BuIEarien DOyiies
at only Sl.50 a set at the Turkish Store
Antoui!

the prince of confectioners and leader
in popular prices, brings out his team OF
reindeers again this Xmas, and an
nounces list Of prices Of candies,
nuts, &C., that astonish every one. just
read IL